14
Dec

Melb. Women’s Int. Jazz Fest. & Online petition

Please support this great cause by going here to sign the online petition.

2009 Melbourne International Jazz Festival

December 13th – 20th 2009
For further information go to MJC as well as MWIJF .
Support your local music!

08
Dec

New release Robby Ameen-Days In The Life.

Here’s a great new CD  for you to check out.

Drummer Robby Ameen (Ruben Blades, Dave Valontin) has produced a gem.

Recorded in NYC  this Pearl drums player can be fiery. Jazz, Rock and Latin are all at home here!

Featured on the disc is Wayne Krantz (5 tracks), Lincoln Goines ( Mike Stern,)-Acoustic and Electric Basses, Richie Flores-Congas , Conrad Herwig-Trombone Brian Lynch -Trumpet and John Beasley-Keys.

This CD ROCKS ! Check it out here.

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Available here

04
Dec

Howe Wooten Chambers

Just really enjoying this album again. It’s Extraction on Tone Centre.

Favourite track at the moment is Lucky 7.

Dennis, Victor and Greg are seamless!

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Also check out a track called The Good Foot from the album Liminal by Bassist Adam Nitti, this is a funkfest!

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03
Dec

Glenn Cannon, Melbourne guitarist has a new CD

Glenn Cannon has just released a new CD-Clockwork.

The album features Luke Howard on Keys, Gavin Pearce on Bass, Tim Wilson on Sax, Danny Farrugia on Drums .

This is quite an ambitious project and truly deserves a listen.

Available here

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01
Dec

Back after a break.

As most of you know I no longer present Bitches Brew on the radio.

I must say I am enjoying the break after 30 years!!

I am planning to look at options after the silly season is over (Christmas)!

In the meantime whilst driving in the country side I was listening to Frank Gambale playing on a two tracks called  ”Monkey Wrench” and “Smug” from his album Raison D’Etre featuring Billy Cobham and Ric Fierbracci and Steve Bilman.

I cannot understand why this music is not heard on Jazz programmes in Australia !! A superb Jazz player and also known for his great Rock and Fusion playing, he is ignored in this country, where he comes from!

I guess it is not surprising !

Anyway check it out. Listen to these tracks  I would like to hear from you on this blog, what’s your opinion?

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27
Oct

New releases to listen to

Just listening to The Space Animals by Marc Guillermont Trio.

This is a smokin” Fusion CD, at times reminding me of Tribal Tech, Holdsworth and some Zappa too.

The Trio is Marc Guillermont- Guitar, Nicolas Viccaro -Drums and Andres Landon -Bass

Check it out here.

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24
Oct

The Final Brew tonight at 8 pm-MILES

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Yes there it is -the final Brew.

Join me and Roy Johnstone tonight as we celebrate 30 years of music that was inspired by Miles’ Bitches Brew.

All music tonight will be dedicated to Miles.His own music, compositions, and covers by other great players.

Please feel free to call in tonight on 613-84151067 and farewell us.

Remember this music will no longer be represented in this country, so take this opportunity to listen to unique sounds.

PBSFM 106.7

On the net at www.pbsfm.org.au. If not signed in you will need to sign in add a password and you can listen live from anywhere in the world.

You can also email me at : lendavispresents@gmail.com, I will be monitoring my emails during the show.

The final Brew !

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17
Oct

Bitches Brew Radio-The penultimate show !

Yes it is true, Bitches Brew will be off the air on PBSFM 106.7 after October 25th.

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The reasons are many, but after 30 years I am unable to secure an accessible place on the Programme Guide, which is unfortunate.

However, there are a few things in the wind so stay tuned to this website!

The only tragedy particularly for Melbourne Radio listeners is that this unique music will not be heard on any other radio station locally.

For tonights show, there will be plenty of favourites, and the tempo will be up….all the way!

Join me tonight at 8 pm on 106.7 PBSFM for Bitches Brew.

04
Oct

Bitches Brew Radio Sunday October 4th

Hi folks here is the latest playlist.

Been listening to Mike Sterns Big Neighbourhood alot this week.

This is a must for Mike Stern fans.

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Artist Song Title Album / Contact
John McLaughlin & 4th Dimension Senor CS Live In Belgrade DVD
Matthew Garrison Family Live www.garrisonjazz.com
Hadrien Feraud Rumeurs Hadrien Feraud / Dreyfus
Zawinul Syndicate Fast City / Two Lines 75 / Heads Up
Jordan Rudess Quantum Soup Feed The Wheel / Magna Carta
Reggie Workman Ruckus Maximus Harmonic Crusader
Chick Corea Electric Band Johnnys Landing To The Stars / Stretch
Gerald Gradwohl Pau Wau ABQ / Universal
Gary Willis Stagger No Sweat / Alchemy
Ren Walters Mordant Sponge Refuse
Mike Strern Bird Blue Big Neighbourhood / Heads Up
Return To Forever Als Solo Returns -Live / Eagle Records
Trilok Gurtu Don The Glimpse / Silva America
27
Sep

Bitches Brew Sunday September 27th

Here is the playlist for the show tonight.

Artist Song Title Album/Label
Adam Nitti The Good Foot Liminal

Wayne Jones Hole In My Pocket Forgotten Melody
Johannes Zetterberg Splinter Luna Vueva
Miles Davis Walkin Live At The Blackhawk / Columbia
Miles Davis Directions Live At Filmore East 1970
Miles Davis Back Seat Betty The Man With The Horn / Columbia
Ren Walters Sheep Corner Refuse
Wayne Krantz Jeff Beck Krantz/Carlock/Lefebre/Abstract Logix
Adam Kipple & Drive By Leslie Porkflakes Blackjack /Nineteen Eight
Mike Stern Moroccan Roll Big Neighbourhood/ Heads Up
Mark Egan Three Way Mirror As We Speak/ Wavetone
Kafka Pony Side On Kafka Pony
Mark Isham And Miles To Go Before He Sleeps Blue Sun/Columbia